Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Official WebsiteWentworth Farm Conservation Area was once an old farm. It offers easy walking trails through open fields, scenic views of the sky, and access to fishing on Owen's Pond. The located on the Fort River, which flows along the edge of the property. Wentworth Farm Conservation Area is part of the Amherst Conservation Areas and Trail Network, which connects to other nearby natural spaces such as the Brickyard Conservation Area and the Cushman Conservation Area.
Wentworth Farm Conservation Area is managed by the City of Amherst.
The trails on this land are made up of two separate loops around the edges of adjacent tree-rimmed fields, with a short trail linking the two. The loops can be accessed from two different parking areas. From Stanley Street, walk over a substantial bridge to cross the Fort River after passing through a swampy area. From Old Farm Road, view the kiosk and walk along Owen’s Pond to access the loops.
To do both loops from either entrance is just over 1.5 miles, and includes several bridge crossings. Keep an eye out for the many nestboxes that are installed to see which birds are using them: house wrens, eastern bluebirds, tree swallows, perhaps American kestrels or eastern screech owls?
Restrooms on site
Wheelchair accessible trail
Entrance fee
Last updated December 2, 2023